Let's face it, the days of fossil fuels are numbered. The end won't happen this or next year, but it's inevitable. I firmly believe that companies that have accepted that and that start to adjust right now and shift their focus will be okay in the... — read more 

My manager at EM always told us that we're so fortunate enough to be employed by EM because EM employees represent the 10% wealthiest in the world. We're entitled. Such an arrogance and truth be told, that's a lie. Total compensation at other... — read more 

What is ghff ex deal with so many people thinking they can take a boot camp or could of classes anc suddenly be a data scientist? Seems to be the thing for ex-Exxon people to do. Is it working out?

I resigned from the clinton site in January. Emailed the HR manager and all three HR contacts, requested an exit interview, and eventually got an exit survey, which I filled out honestly. Emailed HR contact a few times, both before and after... — read more 

For me, decentralized command where individuals are empowered and and back stabbing is shut down when people go to management to gossip. A “deal with the person directly rather than come through your boss” style of unity is best form my experience. — read more 

I left with the "V" (voluntary) retirement of the (sadistically named) "VIP" program, having already found my next job. No one bothers with an exit interview anymore, it's a survey so that they can work up the data, but there is a free-form space to... — read more 

Note went out to HAF supervisors: they are now required to ensure employees in open workspaces come to the campus two or three days a week. My question: in a year when we’ve had friends fired, lost benefits, and taken on more work to cover WF... — read more 

Currently employed top bucket ranked. Just applied to another job. Time for bed. I’m working hard to become a regrettable loss. Who is with me! Tomorrow will be a better day.

I am still an employee but am considering job offers. I am working on a spreadsheet and was curious what others included in their spreadsheets to compare offers. I am just doing various scenarios to retirement. Pension is hardest thing for me to... — read more 

Sad to see the company no longer investing in employee training. No more education reimbursement. No more classes except CBT.

Anyone else feeling strange vibes in their team and in person at the office? Low morale, very little laughter, no small talk and water cooler chats, etc. Feels like everyone is overloaded with work because they’ve had to take on another persons... — read more 

What could be the thinking behind the recent vacation rule changes? No more continuous carryover and only 10 days carryover allowed. What does this buy the company? Are they trying to keep people from building up a buffer that makes it easier for... — read more 

Listen to today’s investor meeting closely. In an ominous sign for Exxon’s employees, Swiger said there may be a “much larger amount of structural savings” on top of the thousands of jobs already eliminated. Woods chimed in that he was “confident... — read more 

ExxonMobil to cut 300 jobs in Singapore ExxonMobil will reduce staffing levels at its Singapore affiliate as part of an ongoing effort to improve and sustain long-term competitiveness, the company said in a release Mar... — read more 

If you are NRE do they dare to PIP you or are you off limits ? What is the actual definition of NRE ?

Currently work at a Gulf Coast manufacturing site. I am pensioned in. Download 2 years of pay stubs Download my vacation record to make sure my carryover and unused gets paid Try to use my insurance as much as I can Move my... — read more 

How long until this directive gets pushed upon the workforce from the higher-ups (sitting in Dallas and in their offices on campus)? I’m assuming tardiness, lack of badge swipes, and remote working will be factored into ranking and performance... — read more 

Please, details of any actual PIP experience you survived, or that you directly know about someone else surviving PIP in the first person. Are the requirements to survive PIP always stacked too high to achieve? Please avoid hearsay. Thank you.

300 EMPTs, Non MPTs not affected. About 7%. F&L 110. Any more info on this commercial ops organisation that they are speaking of?

Is exponentially growing and accelerating across many orgs at EM! Good job smart ones! Good job.

Hesitant to ask this from HR but where you can find the work contract (for full-time employers) on the intranet? How many days in advance notice of leave is required (USA)?

https://dilbert.com/strip/2021-02-25

How certain can we be that tomorrow's layoffs will not affect anybody in the US? Call me paranoid, but Exxon has been really trigger happy lately when it comes to layoffs and I'm worried something might be coming our way as well. I'm not trying to... — read more 

I interviewed at another company last week. I thought it went well. But at the end of the interview I was told that I was “overqualified” for the position that was listed. I found that to be strange and I just need to know if that’s really a thing. I... — read more 

Anyone changed to engineering or project management in renewables? How do salary and benefits compare? https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Workers-Move-To-Renewable-Jobs-But-The-Pay-Is-Lower.amp.html

The 2 new board members will be the scapegoat for the upcoming job cuts and further acceleration of job outsourcing US roles to overseas. Former Comcast CFO will push for this, and we all lovvvvve Comcast. Be prepared, have a backup plan.. this... — read more 

How is it some people and groups have time to come in late, take long lunches, go to the gym in the free noon etc while others don’t even have time to eat lunch, work crazy hours, etc. I’m not taking about the obvious cases of someone who is... — read more 

My last day was February 2. I'm starting a new job nearly a month later to a day. The pay is about 10 percent lower but benefits are better so it evens out. I hope everybody else was also able to find new employment by now. I just thought I'd post... — read more 

Any news regarding the TMTs and HW3? Is it still going ahead? I have seen a presentation last year showing significant reductions of up to 30-40% in some groups. Does anyone have any new, confirmed information

when you realize that your manager who you thought has your back is only there to stab it when you’re not looking - just to make himself look good. What an eye opener. I will never put my trust in management again. But it’s all good, as the saying... — read more 

I don't understand why would somebody think Exxon owes them lifelong employment just because they've been here for a certain amount of years. That's not how employment works. You'll have a job for as long as a company needs you to do that job. Things... — read more 

Will XTO ever perform well in the Permian; i.e. make profit or just continue to flush OPEX and CAPEX down the well hole? How many wells are they now drilling and plan to drill in 2021/2022. Must be a lot of excess employees with nothing to do since... — read more 

Has anyone else received a solicitation on LinkedIn from an investigator for a law firm that is suing ExxonMobil? I’m trying to figure out if this guy is casting a wide net, or if they are specifically targeting me.

I just found out about a former employee who was PIP’d back in July 2020 and was part of the voluntary program. I thought anyone that was PIP’d was not eligible. Can anyone help explain? Thanks in advance!

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"In practical terms, the revision clipped Exxon’s future growth prospects until oil prices rise, costs slide or technological advances make it profitable to drill those fields." Translation: employees are screwed, layoffs... — read more 

Regarding the return to Campus plan, Doesn’t it feel tone deaf given that kids in Houston public schools are still out this week? Some managers need to read the WrEM expectations again. I suspect this is another way to “layoff” another round of... — read more 

If you work on the Spring Campus, you’ll soon see return to work instructions mandating attendance 2-3 days a week if you’re in an open office. While a return is unavoidable, let’s remind management that the Houston area is still recovering from... — read more 

They will spend like they have forgotten all about the baggage from bad investments in upstream and high spending in downstream as well. They will act like oil is going to be great for another 1000 years. Instead of planning for the lesser demand... — read more